The 11th Annual BiG Africa Summit is set to take place from February 17–20, 2025, at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana. This highly anticipated event will gather top gaming professionals, regulators, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond for four days of networking, panel discussions, and strategic business opportunities.
With Botswana’s evolving gaming landscape, industry leaders will explore emerging licensing opportunities and innovative market trends. The summit will feature expert speakers, exclusive workshops, and insightful discussions on topics like iGaming regulations, payment solutions, AI in sports betting, and gender inclusivity in gaming.
The event will feature leading experts, including:
- Alvin Joseph, Regional Business Development Manager, BARBAH GAMES & VR
- Alwin Matthews, Head of Department: Information Technology, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Amina Nduna, Head: Legal and Compliance, World Sports Betting
- Annalisa Samuels, Sales Manager Africa, Synot Games
- António Vitoriano Manuel, Regulator Technician, Angola Regulator Gambling Authority
- Ayanda Mvandaba, Board Member, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Dolan Beuthin, CEO/Founder, iGamingXperts
- Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe, CEO, Botswana Gambling Authority
- Gary Ralebona, Business Development Manager, Bettabets
- Geoffrey Muindi, Director and Lead Consultant, Betworks Consulting Africa
- Heavens Gonga, Advisor, Lotteries & Gaming in Zimbabwe
- Johann Sigurdsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Bwloto
- John Kamau Kungu, Founder, Betconsult.africa
- Liezel Hartman, Manager: Legal Services, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Lorien Gamaroff, CEO, Centbee
- Mabontle Mokwebo, Head: Governance & Stakeholder Relations, ALGA
- Marcia-Lynn Harris, Chief Gaming Auditor, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Martin Sack, Director, Brainstorm Online (Pty) Ltd
- Mathabo Sekhonyana, Chief Marketing Officer, Bettabets
- Nitesh Matai, Managing Executive, Mark IT Africa
- Olaitan Samuel, CEO/Founder, Betting Business in Africa
- Portia Gaone Diteko, Responsible Gaming Manager, Botswana Gambling Authority
- Rachel Mijiga, Director General, Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority
- Riaan van Rooyen, CEO, Aria International
- Tumelo Mokoena, Assistant Manager: Advocacy and Communications, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
- Weldon Koros, Director | Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa
- Yahaya Maikori, Senior Partner, Law Allianz
- Zoe Siwa, Chief Financial Officer, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
The event will conclude with the BiG Excursion, an immersive networking experience featuring a game drive in the Mokolodi Nature Reserve followed by a traditional Bush Braai.
Registration closes February 14, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Africa’s gaming evolution!
